We list down some of the best children’s books that would be perfect to pair with this free printable tractor craft template. Any materials you have on hand for the engine ( Long tubes, Old car phone charger, pipe cleaners, shelf liner, etc.)

Step 2: Cutting the Cardboard Using a box cutter or scissors, carefully cut out the pieces of the tractor from the cardboard. Cut out two pieces for the body of the tractor, one for the front of the tractor, and two for the wheels. Gather all the simple craft supplies because we’re going to have lots of farming fun with this tractor image! My 2 years old son, Alexis, loves tractors and since I wanted to create his own unique Halloween costume idea. It was my first one ever done! Let's Play, Y'all! Magnetic Travel Puzzle. This adorable and handy magnetic puzzle coordinates with our bestselling children's book Y is for Y'all: A Book of Southern ABCs. It's perfect for keeping little hands busy on long rides in the car. For ages 3 and up. 7-by-7 inches.Step 4: Gluing the Cardboard Using glue, attach the body of the tractor to the front of the tractor. Then, attach the wheels to the bottom of the tractor. Make sure the wheels are aligned and level with the body of the tractor. Finally, attach the motor to the body of the tractor. Make DIY Mini Toy Tractor by Cardboard For our farm unit this year we needed a tractor prop that had a front engine because one of the “chores” students were encouraged to play was to “fix the tractor.” He was very proud of it… so was I! What a wonderful gift to see your son having a big smile at the first sight of his costume!

If your kids are studying the alphabet, be sure to use our free printable tractor craft template for learning the letter T. Maxwell had a fall fest at his school today which meant dressing up like someone or something on a farm. How about a cowboy or maybe even a cow? Nope. Max made it very clear that a tractor was the only option. At 7pm last night I attempted to craft up a cardboard box tractor costume because the 2 and half year old in our house is the boss and I just do what I’m told. Step 3: Folding the Cardboard Using the ruler, fold the cardboard pieces along the lines you have sketched out. Fold the sides of the body of the tractor and the front of the tractor to make them stand upright. Then, fold the wheels so that they have a flat surface to attach to the body of the tractor. My son is absolutely obsessed with John Deere so naturally he wanted to be a tractor for Halloween. Being brought up in an era of homemade Halloween costumes and birthday parties we opted for our own unique Halloween costume idea. It was a good bonding experience with my son to watch an empty egg box, some electrical tape and Styrofoam transform into his dream.If you’re looking for a fun craft or an activity for your John Deere Party, then this footprint tractor craft might just be perfect. It’s simple enough to do with younger kids, but still fun for all ages. Plus, all you need is some paint, blank paper, and tiny feet. And maybe help from some moms. Get super inspired with these awesome party ideas for kids: Now, spray paint the entire box green! The box will likely need a few coats of spray paint. Step 3- Make tractor wheels Coloring is one of the easiest activities to set up and it’s perfect if you need a simple activity for quiet time too.

If there's someone on your gift list who was born and raised in the South, we have the perfect trio of books. If your cardboard box has bends where you don’t want them, then you can reinforce it by using cardboard perpendicular to it and this is where the masking tape comes in. It is perfect for using inside or outside as you can paint and draw over it. To make a simple tractor paper plate craft grab a paper plate and color or paint a farm scene on it. It doesn’t need to be anything complicated, as you can see with our scarecrow paper plate craft you can just color a blue sky and green field if you like (although if you want something more complicated go for it!)Step 1: Planning and Designing The first step is to plan and design your mini tractor. You can search for some reference images online to get an idea of what a mini tractor looks like. Then, use a pencil and a ruler to sketch out your design on the cardboard. Make sure to include the wheels, the body of the tractor, and a space for the motor. Plan out your tractor – or just use my plan and start drawing it out on the cardboard. A tractor is super easy to draw as it is all straight lines. Keep kids busy having fun with a pin the tire on the tractor game. This is a simple DIY activity that will keep kids entertained for hours without costing you much time, effort or cash. Simply grab a poster board, markers, tape, and scissors to create this fun tractor-themed game.

Since I wasn’t sure how great it would be, I used regular cotton fabrics but for the “lights”, I used a sparkling silver fabric. The toughest to do were the wheels. I worked on it 2-3 days before Halloween and finished it only a few hours before we went into the streets for candies! :-) Lots of cardboard vehicles are made from square boxes, but I wanted to show that with a little creativity you can turn a long box into a great cardboard tractor. plus the bonus is this is made with much stronger cardboard and it is foldable too. Yes, it take a little planning, however, once you have the basics you can make any vehicle like our fabulous cardboard car that folds for storage. Cut off the phone car charger part so it only leaves the coiled cord. Glue the ends into two of the engine holes. If desired, you can paint the tractor using acrylic or tempera paint. This step is optional but can add a nice finishing touch to the project. After This Processes compleate Then-Then cut off the top and the bottom of the box – the main reason for this is there are really large staples in the box, and this removes them and gives you a nice rectangle to work with. Also, cut one of the ends so you end up with a long rectangle of cardboard. Grab a watermelon and start carving! This John Deere carved watermelon only looks challenging. Just carve out your watermelon into a bowl and fill it with delicious fruits and melons. Grab a stencil and carve out the front with the John Deere logo. It shouldn’t be too difficult if you’re handy with crafting tools.